Category Archives: Community

Parkdale Community Foodbank New Digs – 263 Dunn Ave.

Announcement, Community

Their new location officially opened to the public on July 19th. This new space is fully accessible and will allow them to return to a shopping model.

With the shopping model, service users can now select their own grocery items instead of receiving a pre-made grocery hamper.

Dropping Off Donations

Moving forward all donations can now be dropped off at the new location at 263 Dunn Avenue during the following hours:

Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM

If you are planning to bring more significant donations please send an email to info@pcfb.ca to let them know when they can expect you.

There are usually volunteers located outside the entrance of the building that would be more than happy to accept your donations. If no one is outside please call them at 416-532-2375 and they will meet you at the door.

340-376R Dufferin Street – Virtual Community Consultation Meeting – Mar. 28

Announcement, Community, Local Interest

Date: Tuesday, March 28th, 6:00-8:00 PM

This is a City-led meeting presenting the development proposal for 340-376R Dufferin St. and 2 Melbourne Ave. to the local community for the opportunity to answer questions and take feedback. Councillor Perks and City Planning staff will be attending.

You can review development application plans and/or REGISTER by selecting 340 Dufferin Street on page 2 – https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/get-involved/public-consultations/city-planning-consultations/

Hallmark Sun Life has submitted a development application for 340-376R Dufferin St. and 2 Melbourne Ave. Their proposal plans for 4 towers ranging in height from two mid-rise buildings (6 and 11-storeys) and two tall buildings (21 and 25 storeys) above a series of linked base buildings that are configured around a courtyard and privately-owned publicly-accessible open space (POPS).

We would like to bring to your attention that looking to the West the development is moving into a well-established historically mature neighbourhood of low-rise housing – Parkdale. To the East of the development are historically industrial lands following the rail tracks. Lands along the rail line have traditionally been zoned industrial and rezoned to mixed-use (i.e. commercial on the ground floor and residential above). The tall towers in this proposal look to the East for reference and validation and tend to skew the conversation. Community benefits need to be more fully discussed.

Budget 2023 Town Hall with Councillor Perks – Jan. 12

Announcement, Community, Local Interest

On Thursday, January 12 at 6:00 PM Councillor Perks will be hosting a virtual Town Hall on the 2023 City Budget. He will be going over what is proposed, what is not, and how you can be involved to have your voice heard. To register, please visit https://bit.ly/Budgettownhall.

The 2023 budget will be launched on January 10 at the City’s Budget Committee. The agenda for the committee will be available here and can be viewed live here.
 
More information on the City’s budget process will be available here. 

Happy New Year Parkdalians!

Community, Local Interest
Queen St. W. at Macdonnell looking North/East c1910

As 2022 comes to an end, we want to thank you so much for supporting your community. This New Year’s Eve, the Executive from your Parkdale Residents Association wishes you and your loved ones a safe and happy 2023. May it be a wonderful year for you.

We encourage you to give back to the community in any way that you can – whether it is donating non-perishable goods, volunteering in the community, or doing a good deed.

The Parkdale Residents Association (PRA) is now seeking new members from within Parkdale to lend their voices to issues impacting all neighbourhood residents. If you are a renter or owner living in Parkdale we would like to hear from you. For more information and to register interest, please email info@parkdale.to.

We wanted to share with you some of our highlights from 2022 that help build community…

Parkdale Hub Project (Queen W. & Cowan), West Queen West Area Study (Bathurst to Roncy), Parkdale Main Street Heritage District Study, new condo/rental developments along Queen West, King-Queen-Queensway-Roncesvalles (KQQR) intersection construction, Wabash Community Rec Centre development (Sorauren Park), Exhibition Place Master Plan, Ontario Place re-development, Laneway housing, greening Parkdale, affordable housing.

Very best wishes to ALL Parkdalians!!

Parkdale Queen Night Market – Aug. 27th

Announcement, Community, Local Interest

PARKDALE’s first community night market! Along the sidewalk stretch from Roncesvalles Ave. to Triller Ave. – including the outdoor lot at 1668 Queen Street West from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM – FREE ADMISSION

Parkdale Queen Night Market is the first community night market. An event to highlight and celebrate the diversity and inclusivity of the Parkdale neighbourhood and local businesses.

Enjoy the night with PARKDALE’s finest food, arts and live music. Over 100 + Parkdale local businesses to support, live music, food, drinks, fire dance show, free photobooth, free face paint, live print screen, food demo, and other table games activities. Event program here: https://www.blogto.com/events/parkdale-queen-night-market-toronto/

Community Meeting: Centennial Park Re-Design (Ex Place) – Aug. 10

Announcement, Community, Local Interest
Exhibition Place has scheduled a Community Meeting to discuss the Centennial Park re-design.

Date: Wednesday, August 10th, 2022
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
To join the meeting via your computer, use the link below.
Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 459 831 2282
Passcode: 32929
Dial in number: 647-558-0588
Please keep your microphone muted during the meeting until the floor is opened for questions.    

Meeting Program:  
Welcome and introductions – Kevin Seow – Chief People and Strategy Officer – Exhibition Place Centennial
Square Design Presentation –  Presented by Paul Marsala and Shadi Gilani from Studio Tla.
Community Consultation/ Feedback – Facilitated by Kelvin Seow Exhibition Place

Apply Now: Parkdale Community Gardens

Announcement, Community

There are 7+ community and pollinator gardens in Parkdale.

The following community gardens currently have plots available for Parkdale community members:

• Melbourne Parkette Garden – https://www.facebook.com/masarykfriends/

• Bonnie Storr Garden – 17Closeavegarden@gmail.com

• St Joe’s Community Garden – alyw5885@gmail.com

• West Lodge Community Garden – westlodgeparkcommunitygarden@gmail.com

You can learn about more community gardens in Parkdale on the Co-Design Parkdale map (https://commonspace.mysocialpinpoint.ca/directory#/), which has more details about each garden. Toggle on the right bar where it says Community Gardens, and they will appear on the map. If you are a gardener in Parkdale and would like to connect with other gardeners, please contact parkdalecommunitygrowing@gmail.com.

Housing Accessibility Town Hall – Apr. 14

Announcement, Community

Join the Accessibility Housing Network and the City of Toronto Housing Secretariat staff to learn more about housing accessibility in the City and share your experiences.

Councillor Perks, along with the Accessible Housing Network and the City’s Housing Secretariat, would like to extend an invitation to a virtual town hall on housing accessibility.  Join us on April 14th at 6:00 PM to learn more about housing accessibility in the City and share your own experiences.

Please register at this link: https://bit.ly/AHN2022

Community Environment Day – Apr. 2

Announcement, Community

The City’s Community Environment Days are back! Join us Saturday, April 2nd at Sir Casimir Gzwoski Park (1751 Lakeshore Blvd West, east of Ellis Ave.) for our Environment Day.

Do your part to create a cleaner, greener and more liveable Toronto. Drop off reusable and recyclable items such as clothing, small appliances, non-perishable food items and electronics. You can also drop off household hazardous waste for safe disposal and pick up free compost for your garden. Click HERE for more details.

When: Saturday, April 2nd 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Sir Casimir Gzowski Park, 1751 Lakeshore Blvd West

Here are the details for the COMPOST days:
•  Thursday, April 28th at Masaryk Cowan Community Centre (220 Cowan Ave.) 2:00 PM – while supplies last
•  Saturday, April 30th along Wabash Ave. 10:00 AM – while supplies last

Discover the STREET anew this Summer!

Announcement, Community

Spring has sprung, the sun is shining, and The Bentway is thrilled to announce their Summer 2022 season, STREET: a constellation of free art installations, roving performances, conversations, and celebrations that play out on our shared roadways, sidewalks, and public spaces.

The pandemic prompted cities around the world to reconsider the role of their streets. These familiar routes, previously reserved for vehicles, became sites for renewed improvisation, innovation, and action. People questioned what these spaces could do, and even the complex histories their names hold.

Running May 26 to August 21, STREET brings together artists, urban planners, educators, and changemakers from Canada and beyond, inviting the public to see the streets of Toronto anew – both under the Gardiner and beyond.